Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Candy Cane Cookies Recipe, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of vanilla and peppermint. These stunning cookies feature beautiful red and white swirls, making them a perfect addition to your holiday gatherings or an impressive homemade gift. Their refreshing taste and charming appearance will surely bring joy to family and friends during this special season. Easy to prepare, these cookies invite everyone, including kids, to join in on the fun of shaping and decorating. Bake a batch today and spread holiday cheer with each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks of butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Slowly add flour and salt; combine until mixed well.
- Divide dough in half; tint one half with red food coloring.
- Chill both pieces of dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of each color into logs; twist together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place on lined baking sheets and chill for another 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg